California’s housing market witnessed persistent challenges in June as home sales remained below the 300,000 benchmark for the ninth consecutive month. This trend was primarily influenced by the sustained elevation in interest rates during the preceding months. However, there was a glimmer of improvement, with the year-over-year decline in sales moderating, falling below 20% for the first time in twelve months.
ecent rains, California and Coachella Valley can still see a return of drought in our future. To get ahead of future drought situations, the Palm Springs City Council approved $1.15 million in matching funds for Desert Water Agency’s turf conversion program as part of the new city budget. The aim is to save 27 million gallons of water each year by removing grass and replacing it with desert-friendly plants.
ather, have a Father, are a Grandfather, let’s say “Thank You” for everything you do! Happy Fathers Day!!
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about a possible government default have had negative effects on both interest rates and consumer sentiment and are directly impacting the housing market. While new home sales continued to improve as tight supply remained an issue in the existing housing market, demand could dip in the short term as rates remain elevated. With consumer spending staying solid and inflation not easing in the latest reading, the housing market could face additional headwinds as the Fed contemplate on having another rate hike in their June meeting.
May is “National Home Improvement Month.” And what better way to celebrate than to find the Joy Levels in home remodeling projects?
The National REALTOR Association recently sent out a study of the costs of home remodeling projects vs Joy-specific home remodeling projects bring.
about a “penalty” that high FICO borrowers would have to pay on behalf of lower FICO borrowers. Initially, I was a little confused as to why all of the sudden interest in this topic from friends and family who typically have little interest in the mortgage industry aside from the occasional, “How’s business?” discussion.
A Word from , Dean Rathbun with United American Mortgage : Rates are up again this week (April 21st, 2023) and I am now baffled. Yields continue to push up as the debate goes back and forth on the FED’s next move in May. When I did my first loan back in 1988 there was no such thing as 0 point loans. 1 or even 2 points were the common costs paid by consumers when closing a loan and analyzing their interest rate options. This is coming back now as the secondary markets have stopped paying up for mortgages with zero points. Why?…The mortgage markets are keenly aware that the majority of loans being done now will be refinanced soon rates come back down…which is heavily anticipated to happen within the next 2 years or less. When that happens the servicing companies incur what is called a “run-off” where the loans are paid off and refinanced. That makes the value of the mortgages less today since they will not have the interest being earned for a very long period of time.